Quadro RTX 4000
VS
GeForce GTX 1650

Quadro RTX 4000 vs GeForce GTX 1650

NVIDIA

Quadro RTX 4000

2018Core: 1005 MHzBoost: 1545 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1650

2019Core: 1485 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

About G3D Mark

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro RTX 4000

#32
Radeon AI PRO R9700
MSRP: $1299|Avg: $1450
133%
#33
Radeon Pro Vega 64
MSRP: $599|Avg: $114
130%
#38
Radeon PRO W6600X
MSRP: $699|Avg: $699
113%
#41
Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)
MSRP: $600|Avg: $600
109%
#42
Radeon Pro W5700
MSRP: $799|Avg: $300
108%
#43
Radeon Pro W5700X
MSRP: $999|Avg: $999
106%
#44
RTX A4000
MSRP: $1111|Avg: $1111
106%
#45
RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell
MSRP: $849|Avg: $748
102%
#46
Quadro RTX 4000
MSRP: $899|Avg: $220
100%
#49
RTX 2000E Ada Generation
MSRP: $999|Avg: $999
92%
#50
90%
#51
RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell
MSRP: $2399|Avg: $2015
89%
#52
RTX A1000
MSRP: $749|Avg: $500
87%
#54
Radeon Pro 5700
MSRP: $799|Avg: $250
86%
#55
Quadro P4000
MSRP: $815|Avg: $290
85%
#57
Quadro RTX 3000
MSRP: $800|Avg: $891
82%
#58
RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell
MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1700
80%
#59
Radeon Vega Frontier Edition
MSRP: $999|Avg: $150
77%
#60
Radeon Pro WX 8200
MSRP: $999|Avg: $350
76%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro RTX 4000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 89.7% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (8 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 1650.

InsightQuadro RTX 4000GeForce GTX 1650
Performance
Leading raw performance (+89.7%)
Lower raw frame rates (-89.7%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Turing (2018−2022))
Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
Ecosystem
✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
✅ More VRAM (+100%)
❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency
Normal Efficiency
Normal Efficiency
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1650 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $75 versus $220 for the Quadro RTX 4000, it costs 66% less. While it maintains lower overall performance, this results in a 54.7% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightQuadro RTX 4000GeForce GTX 1650
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Better overall value (+54.7%)
Upfront Cost
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($220)
More affordable ($75)

Performance Check

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro RTX 4000 and GeForce GTX 1650

NVIDIA

Quadro RTX 4000

The Quadro RTX 4000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 13 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1005 MHz to 1545 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 36 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,925 points. Launch price was $899.

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1650

The GeForce GTX 1650 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 23 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1485 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,869 points. Launch price was $149.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Quadro RTX 4000 scores 14,925 versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 7,869 — the Quadro RTX 4000 leads by 89.7%. The Quadro RTX 4000 is built on Turing while the GeForce GTX 1650 uses Turing, both on a 12 nm process. Shader units: 2,304 (Quadro RTX 4000) vs 896 (GeForce GTX 1650). Raw compute: 7.119 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 4000) vs 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650). Boost clocks: 1545 MHz vs 1665 MHz.

FeatureQuadro RTX 4000GeForce GTX 1650
G3D Mark Score
14,925+90%
7,869
Architecture
Turing
Turing
Process Node
12 nm
12 nm
Shading Units
2304+157%
896
Compute (TFLOPS)
7.119 TFLOPS+139%
2.984 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1545 MHz
1665 MHz+8%
ROPs
64+100%
32
TMUs
144+157%
56
L1 Cache
2.3 MB+161%
0.88 MB
L2 Cache
4 MB+300%
1 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Quadro RTX 4000 is support for DLSS 3 Frame Gen. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The GeForce GTX 1650 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The Quadro RTX 4000 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The GeForce GTX 1650 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

FeatureQuadro RTX 4000GeForce GTX 1650
Upscaling Tech
DLSS 3.5
FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation
DLSS 3.0 (Native)
FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction
Yes (DLSS 3.5)
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro RTX 4000 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1650 has 4 GB. The Quadro RTX 4000 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (Quadro RTX 4000) vs 128 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1650) — a 250% advantage for the Quadro RTX 4000. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Quadro RTX 4000) vs 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) — the Quadro RTX 4000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureQuadro RTX 4000GeForce GTX 1650
VRAM Capacity
8 GB+100%
4 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth
448 GB/s+250%
128 GB/s
Bus Width
256-bit+100%
128-bit
L2 Cache
4 MB+300%
1 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (Quadro RTX 4000) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1650). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

FeatureQuadro RTX 4000GeForce GTX 1650
DirectX
12.2+2%
12
Vulkan
1.1
1.4+27%
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4+33%
3
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7.0 (Quadro RTX 4000) vs NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP10 vs NVDEC 4th gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro RTX 4000) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650).

FeatureQuadro RTX 4000GeForce GTX 1650
Encoder
NVENC 7.0
NVENC 5th gen (Volta)
Decoder
PureVideo HD VP10
NVDEC 4th gen
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9
H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro RTX 4000 draws 160W versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 75W — a 72.3% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Quadro RTX 4000) vs 300W (GeForce GTX 1650). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None. Card length: 241mm vs 229mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 70°C.

FeatureQuadro RTX 4000GeForce GTX 1650
TDP
160W
75W-53%
Recommended PSU
500W
300W-40%
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
None
Length
241mm
229mm
Height
111mm
111mm
Slots
2
2
Temp (Load)
80°C
70°C-13%
Perf/Watt
93.3
104.9+12%
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Value Analysis

The Quadro RTX 4000 launched at $899 MSRP and currently averages $220, while the GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 and now averages $75. The GeForce GTX 1650 costs 65.9% less ($145 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 67.8 (Quadro RTX 4000) vs 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 54.7% better value. The GeForce GTX 1650 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2018).

FeatureQuadro RTX 4000GeForce GTX 1650
MSRP
$899
$149-83%
Avg Price (30d)
$220
$75-66%
Performance per Dollar
67.8
104.9+55%
Codename
TU104
TU117
Release
November 13 2018
April 23 2019
Ranking
#154
#323